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07-26-2010, 06:47 AM

hcarpanini

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Most times I have no idea what design to put on the quilt under it is on the frame. I think when I break it down into a smaller area it is easier to see the whole picture. (Clear as mud, right).

here are some tools I use for marking

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I mark registration lines to keep me consistant

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a mirror on the back of my table lets me see my stitches on the back

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07-26-2010, 06:52 AM

athenagwis

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Thank you for this post, I will be getting my machine soon and I am looking for all the tips I can get!! :) I can’t wait to be able to play!!

Cheers!
Rachel

07-26-2010, 06:53 AM

kathy

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kewl info, thanks

07-26-2010, 06:58 AM

DebraK

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The mirror is a good idea.

07-26-2010, 07:13 AM

Candace

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Neato.

07-26-2010, 12:35 PM

greencat

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You do beautiful work. I'm wondering what you use to mark with - is that the chalk pounce on the right? The purple holder - is that holding chalk? If you have light fabric, what do you mark with? Marking is one thing I don't have a good handle on.....

07-26-2010, 12:46 PM

hcarpanini

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Here is one block finished. Each will be done individually, since I don't know the pattern until I get there.

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07-26-2010, 03:10 PM

Maggie_Sue

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This is wonderful information. Keep it coming!!

07-26-2010, 03:14 PM

isnthatodd

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Originally Posted by athenagwis

Thank you for this post, I will be getting my machine soon and I am looking for all the tips I can get!! :) I can’t wait to be able to play!!

Cheers!
Rachel

Mine will be coming in about 3 weeks, and I will be looking forward to using a lot of y'all's experience. I really like the idea about a mirror. I remember a post on here a few days ago about someone who had quilted quite a lot without realizing the bobbin thread was not working right. This could help prevent that problem.